IOS

iOS 13.5 was released a day ago and lots of people are referring to this update as the COVID-19 update since there are features in it that make the phone easier to use if you’re wearing a mask. The option to enter the passcode pops up much more quickly. It …

The iPhone models on the market and in use today vary in screen size. Apple used to have just the one size for its flagship phones but the demand for a larger screen eventually won out and now, you will see quite the variation in the screen size. Even iPhone …

WhatsApp has had group chats and video chats for quite a while but it’s only now increased the number of users you can have a group video chat with. Call it a response to the COVID-19 lockdown but the app has now doubled the number of people you can have …

The newer iPad models, all those that can run iOS 13, have support for a mouse and keyboard. Users have been able to connect a keyboard to the iPad for a long time now but with iOS 13, the support for them has improved. In fact, if you don’t have …

iOS 13 has a feature that allows users to create to profile for Messages. It works for iMessage threads. When you enable this profile, the image or Animoji that you’ve created is sent to whoever you’re messaging. It’s a neat way to choose how you appear as a contact, and …

Live photos are a concept that Apple introduced a while ago. They’re basically 2-second videos that are captured when you take a photo. The camera app starts recording just before you tap the capture button and often, you capture beautiful memories in the process. Live photos are videos but they …

Pokèmon Go can’t really be played unless you go out. Niantic has made some changes to the game to make it easier to play from your house. Pokèmon tend to spawn around you if you leave the game open for a while, and you can access gyms from much farther …

Face masks have become common over the course of a month and they’re here to stay. In order for them to be effective, it is advised that you do not touch the mask frequently, especially the outside of it. What all this means is that you won’t be able to …

Hand sanitizers may have disappeared off the shelves amid the COVID-19 pandemic but they aren’t the most effective measure to keep you safe. Washing your hands is better. It’s only in the absence of soap and water that you should use hand sanitizer to keep your hands clean and germ-free. …

Pokèmon Go is a game that requires you go outside to play it which is a bit difficult given the lockdown in most places. You can turn on Adventure Sync and have your at-home movements count towards steps taken but that doesn’t allow you to visit Pokèstops or gyms which …